We Need to talk about Peat! Plus, Pelargonium or Geranium, What's the Difference?

We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society.
Videos mentioned:
How to Create / Prepare a New Border: ( • How to Create / Prepar... ) • How to Create / Prepar...
Pelargonium Masterclass: ( • Pelargonium Masterclas... )
• Pelargonium Masterclas...
Also useful:
How to Propagate Pelargoniums (A Martin Masterclass): ( • How to Propagate Pelar... ) • How to Propagate Pelar...
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[@pauleenwardbrown]

Another very interesting podcast, thank you for the clarifications on geraniums and pelagonias. I will definitely speak the right language in future.
Long Island is part of New York City which has a number of islands interestingly!
One of the main reasons for banning Peat, is that as the Peat is cut It creates channels, the rain washes down the channels and washes out a lot of the substrate leaving decimated moors. No doubt it emits gases but My personal opinion is that The government explains it as an environmental issue that causes greenhouse gases. More understandable for the general public. I'm guessing people In towns are not that bothered about substrate being washed down into the valleys and are more concerned about the effects on them of global warming.

[@dianakenney2963]

I have had very poor results this year using Miracal grow compost.
I have started mixing my own potting compost this year and compared with miracle grow the results are astounding.